Intermediate Piano Summer Program

Program Information

Program length: 
3 weeks
Session dates: 
June 26, 2010 - July 17, 2010
Second session: 
July 18, 2010 - August 9, 2010
Cost: 
$4,400
Age range: 

This program is open to students who will complete grades 6-9 during the 2009-10 school year.

Admission: 

Applicants who apply by February 1 will be notified of admission decisions no later than April 1. Late applicants will be notified on a rolling basis.

Overview

Interlochen piano students are surrounded by an encouraging community of artists, which provides the opportunity to achieve unparalleled musical growth. In this intensive program, students interact daily with faculty and guest artists in master classes, private lessons and a variety of keyboard electives. They also develop sight-reading and functional keyboard skills, as well as collaborative piano skills. Each student receives private lessons with a member of our distinguished piano faculty .

Program Details

Private lessons are given weekly with a dedicated practice time on the days opposite the lessons. An additional practice hour is built in to students' schedules. Students will participate in piano skills and performance strategies to focus on developing functional keyboard skills through sight reading and ensembles, technique study and keyboard theory in a supportive small group setting.

The piano master classes are offered daily, featuring studio classes with piano faculty and covering such topics as musician wellness and performance anxiety. Beginning organ, piano ensemble or piano literature fulfill the piano elective requirement. Students should indicate their preference as one of their elective options during enrollment. One additional elective is also available. For returning students, a second weekly private lesson may be added for an additional fee in lieu of an additional elective.

Audition Requirements

  • Record two solo works of contrasting style on a CD or DVD. There is no required repertoire for intermediate applicants but the audition should demonstrate the applicant's best overall ability.
  • Submit the audition and label the recording and its casing with the applicant's full name, presented repertoire and the program notation "Intermediate Piano."

 

How to apply: INT Division

We are currently accepting applications for this program! You can apply online ($35 fee) or by mail ($50).

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